6 Races to Run in the Community of Madrid This August — One Comes with a Free Bib

August 12, 2026

5K Chinchón Solidarity Run

Friday, August 7 starting at 8:30 PM. 7 euros (€1 donation to AECC). A 5-km route that takes you through the Plaza Mayor, the Castle of the Counts, and every corner of this beautiful town.

Toro Run

San Sebastián de los Reyes. August 23 at 8:30 PM. 10 and 5 km. There is a special final sprint segment officially timed, coinciding with the encierro stretch of San Sebastián de los Reyes. €13.

Cerceda Town’s Popular Race.

Thursday, August 27. 15 and 6 km. From 7:30 PM. Now in its 49th edition. €10. A route that takes you to El Boalo and Matalpino, with much of it on trails.

38th Popular Race for the San Roque Festivities.

Colmenar de Oreja. August 15 starting at 9:00 AM. 6 kilometers. Free registration. 6 kilometers. There are also children’s races.

Siete Picos Integral-El abrazo del dragón.

August 30 with start at 9:30. Cercedilla. The Integral resumes the route of a mountain race from 1916. It is 16.5 km with 1,000 meters of elevation (€18). There is also a non-competitive walk, the Sierra Walk, of 10 km.

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Cerda Alapardo Festival Popular Race.

30 of August. 10 and 5 kilometers. 9 o’clock. Registration, €12 (€1 donated to the AECC from each bib). There are free children’s races.

 

Dylan Holloway

Dylan Holloway

I’ve always been fascinated by the stories hidden behind a stopwatch, a finish line or a record-breaking performance. At Athletics News, I cover athletes, competitions and the moments shaping track and field, with a particular interest in the people and journeys behind the results.